For the last couple of months, I've had a ganglion cyst which was not going away and was causing some aching.
I went in and the doctor stuck a needle in and drained it. And now I can't use my hand for a few days. So, typing all left handed for now. Glad it's not serious!
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Christ on a bike! There's only place i like to see any part of my body i like to see swelling, and it ain't my hand i can tell you that.
That ain't the same thing Esad cut out of his forehead is it?
Of course, it had to be your right hand. You gonna fall behind on work cuz of it? At least you got it sorted.
Take it sleasy,
Dec
I think Esad had some kind of cyst, but this one is specific to the wrist. Yeah, I'll be behind with work.
I've had one for over 10 years. I can't find a doctor in LA to drain it - I guess draining the cyst isn't in vogue since it has a 50/50 chance of coming back. But I am sure not getting surgery...
Chip should obviously go to Zagreb for that draining.
Or, he could also do it himself. Just sanitize a needle and cut a hole, and drain. There you go.
That's your answer to everything Matt.
Yes. Yes it is.
How expensive are flights? I have to get rid of this thing! :P
Not cheap. I paid around $1100 from LA, roundtrip with a layover in Germany.
Hmmm. Must find doctor here.
What was the type of doctor you saw? I went to a rheumatologist and orthopedic surgeon and both wouldn't do a poke and drain. They wanted to cut me. Argh.
Uh, you should just be able to go to a general practitioner. I went to a local hospital where a friend works, but it's different here.
This shouldn't require a specialist or anything. It's a basic thing and is very common.
Just discovered your blog and I’m really enjoying it.
I love to hear an American’s take on life in Croatia.
Anyway about your cyst. I had one years ago and had it drained too, hurt like hell but was fine in a few days.
But I’ve known people who have removed it themselves. Not by draining but have someone slam a huge book down on it. I’m not joking.
Thanks! Glad you're enjoying it. I'm really behind with it, but hope to catch up soon. Loads more pictures to put up. Just been hectic with work.
Yes, people also told me here that people usually hit it with a book to get rid of it. And when you look it up, they say it's also called a Bible Bump because people would use a Bible to do this. But, this is no longer recommended. And, it was free to visit the doctor anyway. It's a lot better now. No recurrence so far!
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